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UVW 757L

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,898 mi
Last recorded87,898 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 757L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,898 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 26 Jan 2018 87,898 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,998 miles

front brakes imbalanced

slight low effort to offside hand brake

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,495 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 85,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,673 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,915 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,832 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside front & rear under arches corroded

How Reliable is the Volvo 100 Series?

Based on 3,665 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 157
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 153
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 74
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UVW 757L is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVW 757L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 100 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UVW 757L?

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What year was UVW 757L registered?

UVW 757L is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UVW 757L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVW 757L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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